St Kitts and Nevis inspired the Moss Side carnival, celebrated for 55 years. Geraldine Walters, a key organizer, recalled how her late husband secured a loan to ensure the event continued when funding arrived late. The carnival unites diverse communities in celebration. Locita Brandy emigrated in the late 1950s, facing austere living conditions while advocating for social change. Her experiences with race and inequality shaped her activism and contributions to society, leaving a lasting impact across Manchester.
Geraldine Walters recalls a time when carnival funding arrived late, leading her husband Rudolph to take out a loan using their home as collateral, showing their dedication.
The Manchester carnival serves as a legacy that unites people, allowing thousands to gather and celebrate Caribbean culture, with roots tracing back to the early 70s.
Locita Brandy arrived in Britain in the late 1950s to help her family, living in challenging conditions, which prompted her activism against race inequalities.
Locita Brandy faced austere living conditions in Manchester, cooking on a paraffin heater, and encountered racial inequalities for the first time, influencing her life's work.
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